polite
вежливый
showing good manners
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polite with Russian translation
polite usage examples
Пожалуйста, будь вежливым, когда встречаешь соседей.
Please be polite when you meet the neighbours.
Официант был вежливым и ответил на все наши вопросы.
The waiter was polite and answered all our questions.
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polite belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
polite synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Focuses on awareness of and concern for others’ needs and feelings; often broader than mere politeness.
Please be considerate and keep the noise down after 10 pm.
Means polite in a restrained, formal way; can imply minimal politeness rather than warmth.
They were civil to each other despite disagreeing.
Suggests behaviour that follows official rules or ceremony; can be polite but less warm.
They exchanged formal greetings before the meeting.
Focuses on showing respect and deference to someone’s position or feelings; overlaps with polite.
Be respectful when speaking to your elders.
Implies warmth and sociability as well as politeness; more personal and informal.
The receptionist is always friendly to visitors.
Emphasizes sensitivity and skill in dealing with awkward or delicate situations, not just politeness.
She was tactful when explaining the problem to the client.
Implies skill in handling sensitive negotiations or conflicts; more strategic than simple politeness.
He gave a diplomatic answer that avoided offending anyone.
Polished, suave politeness associated with sophistication and urbanity; higher register.
He was known for his urbane manner and quick wit.
Politeness combined with warmth and generosity of manner; implies kindness as well as etiquette.
She was gracious to all her guests.
What’s the difference
How is polite different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между casual, everyday, informal и ordinary
Разница между casual, everyday, informal и ordinary: стиль, регулярность, неофициальность и обычность с примерами.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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Questions about this word
polite meaning: what does it mean?
showing good manners
polite pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
polite is pronounced as /pəˈlaɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
polite definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please be polite when you meet the neighbours. Translation: Пожалуйста, будь вежливым, когда встречаешь соседей.
Is polite part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, polite (вежливый) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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